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More money coming to jet crash victims
Updated: Thursday, 19 Apr 2012, 11:32 PM EDT
Published : Thursday, 19 Apr 2012, 11:32 PM EDT
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) - Some of the victims of the Navy jet crash may be able to move back into their homes next month.
The Navy is shooting for May 10 tentative move-in date.
Members of the military met with the affected residents from Mayfair Mews Apartments to update them on compensation and assistance.
The Navy put the victims into two groups. Those who can move back in, and those whose apartments were destroyed. The Navy said 27 units are beyond repair.
Since the April 6 crash, the Navy has been working with the victims to provide compensation.
"This is a tragedy for them and we feel it is our duty and responsibility to take care of these people. It is our moral responsibility and it's our duty," NAS Oceana Captain Robert Gies said.
There's another round of money coming to affected residents on Monday, April 23.
Investigations into the cause of the crash are underway, a Navy official told WAVY.com it would be a while before an official report is released.
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